Scoping period started in October, but exact date is unknown. Middle of month used as estimate. On May 26, 2010, Oregon Chapter Sierra Club, League of Wilderness Defenders – Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project, and Cascadia Wildlands appealed the Final EA and draft FONSI.

Subsoil drill pad sites that are developed in plantations where subsoiling occurredpreviously (sites TG19N, TG12S, TG7S)

Where previously un-compacted sites are used; salvage and stockpile topsoil materials and coarse woody debris (CWD) that are scraped or excavated from the surface as aresult of grading and site development. Re-apply and contour topsoil materials and any CWD back onto the site after project completion for restoration (TG29N, TG19N, TG32S, and TG16S).

"NEPA_Resource_Analysis" is not in the list of possible values (Not Present, Present, Not Affected, Present, Potentially Affected, Not Indicated) for this property.

CloseProperly contain and dispose of any hazardous or toxic materials. A condition of the permit will be a spill-prevention and containment plan.
Dispose of non-toxic tailings or drilling mud only at approved sites. Approved disposal sites should be on nearly level ground (ex. existing rock pits). Avoid sites near existing surface water features and areas where ground water is close to the surface, including seasonal high water tables.

"NEPA_Resource_Analysis" is not in the list of possible values (Not Present, Present, Not Affected, Present, Potentially Affected, Not Indicated) for this property.

CloseFire precaution measures will be in place and in accordance to Forest Service Industrial Precaution Level (IFPL) fire prevention program for the Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS). Fire extinguishers and tools will be kept on site at all times and with each vehicle. Communication will be maintained and emergency services will be contacted in the event of an emergency. An operating plan for emergency notification needs to be in place prior to implementation.
All slash will be disposed of by the Forest Service and to their specification by Forest Service personnel and financed by the proponent.

"NEPA_Resource_Analysis" is not in the list of possible values (Not Present, Present, Not Affected, Present, Potentially Affected, Not Indicated) for this property.

CloseDavenport will be responsible for conducting annual June weed monitoring visits to ensure that weeds do not become established on the drilling sites. If weeds are found, the applicant will hand-pull them and bag them if flowers or seeds are present. The applicant will provide the Forest Service a brief annual report that shows compliance with this mitigation.

Davenport will be responsible for monitoring the area for two growing seasons after thework is done. For example, if the work is completed in the winter of 2010/2011, the applicant will monitor in the summers of 2011 and 2012. Weed monitoring will begin thefirst June after the project has been completed; it is strongly encouraged that the monitoringoccurs at this time rather than later in the summer because the weeds will still be small and not flowering or producing seed. Davenport will be released from further responsibility forweeds within the project area after the second year of monitoring/treatment is concluded.

The annual weed monitoring report will be due no later than September 30, will includedescriptions of when they monitored, what weed species, if any, were found, and that theywere treated. Hand-pulling will be the treatment. Herbicide application will not be an option for this area, as herbicides have not been approved for use.

Drill rigs, tanker trucks, trailers and any other heavy equipment shall be pressure washed in LaPine prior to their first entrance into the project area, and prior to any subsequent entrance after leaving the project area.E

"NEPA_Resource_Analysis" is not in the list of possible values (Not Present, Present, Not Affected, Present, Potentially Affected, Not Indicated) for this property.

CloseAn archaeologist will be present during the drilling operation(s) to monitor for any inadvertent heritage resources. Any inadvertently discovered cultural items or sites encountered during the drilling operations by project archaeologist will be protected until evaluation can be completed by the Forest Service archaeologist.